Office of the City Auditor

Provide a catalyst for improvements of municipal operations, promote credible, efficient, effective, equitable, fair, focused, transparent, and a fully accountable City Government.

Independence enhances our credibility with the general public and is critical to ensuring that audit findings, opinions, conclusions, judgments, and recommendations are impartial.

Conducts audits factually and without preconceived ideas, biases, or vested interests. Bases conclusions on a full review of information and consideration of opposing viewpoints.

Staff must exercise due professional care, adequately plan audits, and prepare work papers that contain sufficient and compelling evidence to support statements in audit reports.

Provide independent, objective, and reliable information regarding the City's ability to meet its objectives and establish adequate internal control systems.

Root out improper governmental activities (i.e. fraud, waste, or abuse).

Address racial, gender, and ethnic inequities.

Provides independent, objective, and reliable information about the City's ability to meet objectives and establish an adequate system of internal controls.

Provides independent, objective, and reliable information related to a wide variety of topics including fiscal, diversity, and community livability.

Receives allegations of potential improper government activities (i.e. fraud, waste, or abuse).